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Dark brown gets a bad wrap.

But let’s be real: It deserves so much more than that.

Dark brown is edgy and versatile and makes every color around it popperfect for a manicure color.

a dark brown two-tone french manicure with matte and glossy finishes

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Either way, we love this neutral concept.

The addednegative spaceheart and rhinestone gem in the center make this set as sweet as candy.

While they’re less messy than the camp classic, they’re just as delicious.

brown french manicure

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You’ve got a chrome polish base, dark brown French tips, anddrippydetails.

If this is trendmaxxing, sign us up.

(After our nails dry, of course.)

brown and tortoiseshell nails

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Glossy Chocolate

You know those commercials that feature a candy bar emerging from a vat of chocolate?

This deep, umber brown shade goes gorgeously with a darker skin tone.

From coffee to cinnamon, cedar to carob, there’s a dark brown for everyone.

black, brown, beige and white nails

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Here, swirls of mint and neon green on a dark brown base create a ’70s vibe.

These not-quite-marbled nailsare the perfect blend of neutral and abstract.

Chocolate French Hearts

A heart manicure is always a fun look.

brown manicure with heart negative space and gem on ring finger

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brown graphic nails

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brown and white swirl square nails

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dark brown and gold dripping nails

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brown heart french manicure

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dark brown matte and glossy french square tipped nails

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brown, green and gold nails

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brown glitter swirly nails

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brown swirly french manicure

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dark brown manicure

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brown and green nails

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tortoiseshell nails

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dark brown matte and glossy french manicure

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brown cascading heart and french manicure

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